Accessibility Statement

Standards We Follow

We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA. These guidelines help make web content more accessible to people with various disabilities, including:

• Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness)
• Hearing impairments
• Motor impairments
• Cognitive and learning disabilities

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to improve accessibility:

Structure and Navigation

• Clear, consistent page structure with proper heading hierarchy
• Descriptive page titles that indicate content
• Skip-to-content links for keyboard navigation
• Consistent navigation across all pages
• Breadcrumb navigation where appropriate

Visual Design

• Sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds
• Information not conveyed by color alone
• Resizable text without loss of functionality
• Readable fonts and adequate spacing
• Focus indicators for keyboard navigation

Content

• Alternative text for meaningful images
• Plain language that's easy to understand
• Clear link text that describes destinations
• Definitions for specialized terms when introduced

Interaction

• Full keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements
• No time limits on reading or interaction
• No content that flashes more than three times per second
• Forms with clear labels and error messages

Assistive Technology Compatibility

This site is designed to be compatible with:

• Screen readers (such as NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack)
• Screen magnification software
• Voice recognition software
• Keyboard-only navigation
• Various browser accessibility features

Known Limitations

While we strive for full accessibility, some content may have limitations:

• External links: We link to external resources that may not meet the same accessibility standards. We cannot control the accessibility of third-party sites.
• Older content: Some content created before our current accessibility standards may not fully conform. We are working to update older content.
• Complex graphics: Some visual elements may have limited accessibility. We provide text alternatives where possible.

Browser and Device Support

For the best experience, we recommend using current versions of:

• Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on desktop
• Safari on iOS or Chrome on Android for mobile devices

The site is designed to work on older browsers as well, though some features may appear differently.

Tips for Visitors

Here are some ways you can customize your experience:

Increase Text Size

Use your browser's zoom function (Ctrl/Cmd + Plus) to increase text size. Our layout adjusts to different zoom levels.

Keyboard Navigation

You can navigate this site entirely with a keyboard:

• Tab: Move forward through links and buttons
• Shift + Tab: Move backward
• Enter: Activate links and buttons
• Escape: Close dialogs or menus

Screen Readers

Our pages include ARIA landmarks and labels to help screen reader users navigate efficiently. Main content begins after the navigation.

Reporting Issues

If you encounter accessibility barriers on this site, please let us know. We take accessibility seriously and want to help.

Contact us at: accessibility@manopause.info

Please include:

• The page URL where you encountered the problem
• A description of the issue
• The assistive technology you use (if applicable)
• Your browser and operating system

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and work to address the issue.

(Note: This email may not be active during our early development phase.)

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly:

• Review content for accessibility as we create it
• Test with various assistive technologies
• Update our practices based on feedback and new guidelines
• Train contributors on accessibility best practices

Alternative Access

If you cannot access any content on this site due to a disability, please contact us and we will work to provide the information in an alternative format that works for you.